Albert T. "Al" Campoli, 86, of Elkhart, died on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart.

He was born August 22, 1938, in Elkhart to the late Vito and Chiara (Rossi) Campoli.  Also preceding him in death are a sister and brother-in-law, Ida and Dick Antisdel, a brother and sister-in-law, Renaldo "Joe" and Rosemary Campoli and a brother-in-law, Guido "Guy" Paoletti.

Al was born and raised in Elkhart.  He attended St. Vincent School (where he served as an altar boy), Roosevelt Jr. High School and Elkhart High School, graduating in 1957.

On June 13, 1959, Al married Janet Paulus at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.  She survives along with two daughters; Traci (Ken) Kesler of Omaha, NE and Cathi Campoli of Chicago, one son, Tony Campoli of Las Vegas: three granddaughters; Kimberly (Brian) Mulari, Kristina Kesler and Natalia Campoli, one great grandson, Calvin Mulari and a sister, Helen Paoletti of Elkhart.

Upon graduating from Barber school, Al worked at Guy Paoletti's shop before starting Al's Barber Shop on South Main St. for many years.  He then worked in sales for International Merchandising before his retirement from Kemberly/Atwood.  He enjoyed all sports, playing basketball, football and running track while in school.  After retirement, he enjoyed meeting with "the guys" at Martin's for morning coffee.  He was a former member and officer of the Italian American Relief Association (I.A.R.A.)  A member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Al always stayed close to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, the church he grew up in and loved.

Visitation for Al will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home where the Holy Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 pm.  Friends may also call one hour before the 11:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.  Father Craig Borchard will officiate.  Interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 1108 St. Main St. Elkhart, IN 46516 or St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 1331 N. Main St. Elkhart, IN 46514.

St. Thomas the Apostle Church
1331 N. Main Street, Elkhart IN 46514

St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church
1108 S. Main Street, Elkhart IN 46516